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# Instrumented Handling Test Engineer

- **Company:** Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), MATLAB, Test Execution Engine, Data Processing
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.stellantis.com/job/24132761/instrumented-handling-test-engineer-chelsea-mi/

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
 * Minimum of 5 years of vehicle dynamics or Chassis components experience
 * Experience in MATLAB; ability to modify, maintain, and write code
 * Comfortable in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance (3rd party driving qualifications / special use license from OEM proving grounds)
 * Comfortable with robotic or software control in the operation of a vehicle
 * Proficiency with MS Office applications
 * Experience in data analysis
 * Demonstrated attention to detail
 * Excellent work ethic with ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
 * Affinity for driving vehicles coupled with endurance for repetitive limit handling maneuvers

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Instrumented Handling / Vehicle Stability Control experience
 * Proficiency in the control and operation of a vehicle at the limit of handling performance
 * Operation experience with in-vehicle steering robots and GPS measurement platforms
 * MATLAB proficiency
 * Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics
 * Knowledge of tire characteristics and performance
 * Knowledge of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) roll over testing
 * Knowledge of FMVSS126 / ECE140 - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) performance
 * Background in automotive development including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch
 * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with excellent organizational skills

## Description

The Instrumented Handling Test Engineer supports the Vehicle Dynamics development process by performing in-vehicle objective measurements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle testing including the coordination and planning of testing, in vehicle test execution, test equipment maintenance /calibration, data processing, analysis and test report generation, maintenance of test results database, refinement of test procedures, and support of global standards, processes, and analysis tools/templates. This position requires consistent adherence to test procedures for handling and stability control test. It involves in-vehicle dynamic limit handling. Travel outside SE Michigan is required, with expected total travel time of 8-14 weeks annually during the cold weather months in Michigan.